Analytics

Analytics
Python
SQL
This category is only available in Russian

Yandex services accumulate vast amounts of data. By analyzing this data, we continuously improve our products and make them more user-friendly.

Our analysts use mathematics, statistics, probability theory, and cutting-edge technology, including neural networks, CatBoost, kNN search, clustering algorithms, and anomaly detection.

In this category, we showcase the types of problems our data science specialists solve.

Formulating and validating hypotheses
Conducting experiments
Implementation of algorithmic solutions

Prizes

Compete for a chance to win cash prizes.
500,000 RUB
First place
400,000 RUB
Second place
300,000 RUB
Third place
200,000 RUB
Fourth place
100,000 RUB
Fifth place

The best of the best

20,000+

applications from developers in 90 countries
submitted for Yandex Cup 2024. Yandex Cup is a chance to test yourself and go head-to-head against the best programmers from all over the world

Junior to Expert

open to developers of all levels
Yandex Cup will feature juniors­* and Yandex employees, who will compete separately for the title of company champion

Finals in Istanbul

for qualification winners
Participants will get an eventful program, networking with the world’s top developers, and a chance to fight for the prize fund
*Juniors compete in the Analytics, Algorithm, and Machine Learning tracks

Rounds

October 20–29
Trial Round
Visit the platform and explore challenges from previous years
November 2, 15:00–20:00 (UTC+3)
Qualifications
Choose one track. Top 20 participants will advance to the finals
December 5–7
Finals
In‑person Yandex Cup 2025 finals and award ceremony in Istanbul

Team

  • Roman Vasiliev
    Roman Vasiliev
    Head of Search International Analytics
  • Lev Sakharov
    Lev Sakharov
    BI developer
  • Mikhail Ivanov
    Mikhail Ivanov
    Analyst Developer
  • Sergey Bulatitskiy
    Sergey Bulatitskiy
    Senior Analyst Developer
  • Nikita Tiulenev
    Nikita Tiulenev
    Junior Analyst Developer
  • Anton Bazunov
    Anton Bazunov
    Analyst Developer
  • Daniil Stupin
    Daniil Stupin
    Analyst Intern
  • Evgenii Tugov
    Evgenii Tugov
    Analyst Developer
  • Ekaterina Anashkina
    Ekaterina Anashkina
    Head of Real Estate Product Analytics

ML Challenge Registration

until November 5
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